Ms Fiona Tierney:

It is hard to think of a specific example where that might have arisen. However, we are very careful to ensure that we do not create any barriers to entry for applicants for any competition. Obviously, there are professions and careers that have really only emerged in the past ten years, including digital media, online marketing, etc. The qualifications are available through open participation in any of the universities or ITs around the country. There is no age ban on people taking those courses. If a client is looking for a particular skill set and an individual has completed the course, age would not really come into it once they have the necessary skills. I do not believe the educational qualification piece would act as a barrier against particular age.